Recipient Detail

SULLIVAN, TIMOTHY

Rank: Coxswain

Organization: U.S. Navy

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Born: 1835, Ireland

Departed: Yes

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G.O. Number: 11

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Accredited To: New York

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Citation

Served on board the U.S.S. Louisville during various actions of that vessel. During the engagements of the Louisville, Sullivan served as first captain of a 9-inch gun and throughout his period of service was "especially commended for his attention to duty, bravery, and coolness in action."